The massive Reaver guardian loomed before Ethan and Lillith, its dark, jagged form almost filling the entire core chamber. Its armor glinted in the dim red light, its eyes burning with an eerie glow as it scanned the intruders. The hum of dark energy radiating from its form was almost palpable, a sinister presence that seemed to make the very air feel heavier.
Ethan tightened his grip on his Radiansaber, the white blade igniting with a hiss as he took a defensive stance. "Lillith, stay sharp. This one isn't going down without a fight."
Lillith gave him a fierce nod, her red Radiansaber crackling to life beside him. "Let's make sure it regrets standing in our way."
Tazra, crouched by the core's stabilizers, finished setting the charges, her fingers moving quickly as she armed each explosive. She spared a quick glance over her shoulder, her gaze steely. "Give me thirty seconds, Captain. Just keep that thing off me."
